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H939 HGL

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,314 mi
Last recorded68,314 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH939 HGL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,314 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 68,313 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 68,189 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust rubbers split

front lower arm bushes perished

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,086 miles

Front brake disc corroded

Various corrosion to all steering/braking/suspension components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 67,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc corroded

Nearside front side marker not worker

Various corrosion to all steering/braking/suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 66,809 miles

oil leak,exhaust mounts perrishing.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f inner arch rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,817 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,102 miles

slight play in steering.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 59,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 59,478 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,419 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,113 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side and near side front wheel bearings and or gear box slight noise

Fail 1 Jul 2008 52,442 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust and mountings rusty and cracked

off side and near side front discs corroded and worn

off side and near side front wheel bearings or gear box slight noise?

rear brake vale linkage worn

Pass 19 Jul 2007 48,310 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system very rusty and mountings cracked

near side rear tyre worn uneven?

off side head light damaged!

rear brakes low rearding?valve need adjusting??

Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all exhaust mountings cracked

n/s corner of radiator leacking

n/s rear tyre worn uneven

rear suspention stiff ???

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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H939 HGL is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H939 HGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H939 HGL is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 June 1991.

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